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FEEDBACK’S admiration for those who participate in international standards
negotiations knows few bounds. The combination of mind-numbing technical detail
and sometimes vicious diplomatic horse-trading calls for a very special set of
abilities. But we have doubts about an announcement from the International
Organization for Standardization, better known as ISO. Its Technical Management
Board decided earlier this year not to proceed with a Standard for Occupational
Health and Safety. Instead, it is standardising personal financial planning.

So if shambolic health and safety measures mean your job could leave you with
a disability, you may wish to consult a private sickness insurance …

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